We stand on the bones of the ones who came before us. For them, we fight!
introduction.
this is a low activity, independent and selective roleplay blog of irelia, the blade dancer of riot games' league of legends & associated media. all art depicted on this carrd has been sourced from official art. edits are by me, and the psd used is tough love by jaynedits.my blog was formerly under the url danceblades.
blog contents.
please tag parental abuse as a trigger for myself; i will also ensure to be mindful of what triggers my mutuals have.if you are unaware of my muse's background / character identity, possible themes of my blog will include ( and is not limited to ) general talk of violence, war trauma, discussions of mental illness, family deaths and vague allusions to religious themes.
dni.
i will be blocking minors, personals who reblog my posts, and a few other dni criteria. don't be a freak. i don't really care for drama, but i have very low tolerance for content i don't want to see.
following.
i do not usually unfollow for inactivity since i tend to have long bouts of low muse myself, so no need to worry about that provided that we have interacted ic / ooc to any extent, i.e. if you've sent a prompt, or if we've messaged expressing interest in plotting. duplicates are welcome to follow.
writing preferences.
i prefer plot oriented interactions, but fluff is fun at times. the threads i am most likely to have muse for are the ones that i feel have a solid direction, or contribute to developing either / both participating muses.this does not mean i won't be continuing any threads that have not been plotted! it is fun to go with the flow and see where the interaction takes us, i'm only lying out my preference for threads that feel new to me. mutuals are 100% welcome to send inbox prompts anytime.when it comes to formatting, i choose to not use icons & favor small text interspersed with colour & italics. i prefer to match lengths as well as i can. i don't expect the same from my partners, please do let me know if you have trouble with any element of my formatting preferences, i am happy to not use it in our interactions.i only ask that you cut your posts, and make a new post when continuing from an ask reply! i enjoy a neat dash.
shipping.
update as of nov 30th 2024: currently i am not interested in writing any romantic or sexual interactions on irelia - i will still acknowledge them if they do come up, and i'm still fine to discuss a possible romantic connection between our muses if chemistry is right - i just cannot rp it at the moment. thank you for understanding in advance ;w; if this changes in the future, i will post an update about it and change my rules to reflect it.out of respect for my former / current shipping partners, even if we do discuss possible romantic interactions or have done so in the past, please do feel free to write a pairing with any active irelias if you so choose - i will not limit anybody on this matter.
writer.
i currently use the alias astra but mutuals who have known me under lia may call me that! i prefer they / she pronouns, they if we are less familiar with each other please. i'm 22+, and i've been writing irelia for a long time. please don't hesitate to reach out to me in dms! i promise i'm more chill than my rules seem. my replies may be on the sporadic end, but i do my best to reach out to everyone.
name. irelia xan
age. twenty six
birthdate. april 24th
gender. female
nationality. ionian ( chinese in modern verses )
race. human; magic user
astrological sign. taurus sun, cancer moon, capricorn rising
pronouns. she / her
orientation. pansexual height. 5'7" ( 170cm )
hair color. ink black with a blue tint
eye color. sky blue; clear as ice, gentle as still waters
skin tone. lightly sunbright with a warm undertone
lithe limbs that show muscle definition from training in dancing since childhood
scattered battle scars across her body
a prominent tattoo of the xan family crest on her back
specially made necklace of eight reinforced glass beads on a thin gold chain that slides under her clothing
pierced earlobe with a triple helix in both ears; she generally wears studs & the occasional double helix chain
elaborate headpiece + shoulder guard when performing official duties
normal / every day wardrome is practical and modest, she favours loose fitting clothes
as expected of a dancer, her posture is always on point - even when she is tired
alignment. lawful / neutral good
relevant tropes. And This is For…, Broken Bird, Dance Battler, Dark and Troubled Past, Do Not Go Gentle, Fighting for a Homeland, Good is Not Soft, Improvised Weapon, Lady of War, master of the levitating blades, Not so Stoic, One-Man Army, Pay Evil unto evil, Reluctant Warrior
positive traits.
Irelia is a perfectionist who has a strong desire to reform and improve herself, her circumstances & the people around her. Deeply patriotic, she loves her homeland dearly. She’s often quite idealistic in her thinking and is a genuine altruist at heart. She’s full of passion, charisma and a sense of confidence which begets trust from others. Spirituality is an important aspect of her life and she has faith in the spirit of Ionia.the captain takes pride and joy in guiding others to work together to improve themselves and their community, making her a natural leader - even if she occasionally doubts her capability to lead. Loyal, responsible and caring, Irelia is a good partner and companion. She finds it easy to communicate with others, bringing ideas together with eloquence and empathy. Her perceptive nature goes into a natural drive to improve.
negative traits.
However, she is somewhat melancholic and can sink into long periods of sadness when unchecked. She’s generally quite a serious person and can rely heavily on pre-existing prejudice when judging others. Irelia dislikes expressing her anger & represses the emotion, leading to occasional outbursts of brashness and frustration. She also often has a one track mind and can be very set in her ways out of stubborness.A principled and uncompromising leader, Irelia follows rules to a tee and expects the same of others. While generally a good trait, this can lead to somewhat of a messiah complex and a rather high horse from which she may come across as judgemental. She possesses a strong sense of her ideals which can lead to self-righteousness and pride. She’s dutiful and disciplined in her work but can be a workaholic at times, overworking herself to exhaustion.
for the bones of our fathers
and the temples of our gods.
mains.
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this bio was written a few years ago, and may be updated!
i will indicate it here if i have done so.
The First Lands, a beautiful and untamed land teeming with magic, a generally peaceful nation of people who seek balance and harmony with the wild environment. With inhabitants living in scattered villages across the sprawling archipelago and governed largely by separate provincial governments, Ionia’s people and cultures are diverse but largely isolationist.Encouraged to pursue their own paths and convictions, people could choose a journey of spiritual enlightenment, or mastery of their chosen discipline, or simply live out a humble and unostentatious life.Within the province of Navori dwelled the Xan family, in a village closer to the Placidium rather than the Western shoreline of Ionia’s main island. The firstborn daughter was named Irelia, a lively and compassionate girl.As a child, Irelia was a warm spirited and outgoing eldest sister who enjoyed taking care of her younger siblings. She always saw the good in everybody and always offered a helping hand to whoever needed it.
Better times there were, and will be again.
i remember when i danced for fun.
Delighted by Irelia’s interest in silk dancing, her grandmother taught her the ancient art. She spoke often of its connection to the Spirit of Ionia, but Irelia simply admires the beauty of human movement through dance. The Xan daughter often performed at local festivals, her talent attracting the praise and admiration of many.She continued not only out of genuine interest, but the desire to be recognised for her talent came into the picture along with her passion. As she grew her skills, she spent less time with her siblings. Irelia’s parents accommodated their eldest child’s love for dancing and accompanied her to other districts for her to perform there.Young and eager to learn more, Irelia was recommended by the village elders to travel to the renowned Placidium and study her chosen discipline amidst the brightest minds and elite performers. Seeking to master the art, Irelia was only nine years old when she parted from her family and began her training at the Placidium.Her natural talent was developed and polished by her astounding drive to better herself, quickly earning a name for herself as a rising star among the best performers.
However, the unsettling news of foreign ships being sighted off of the coast developed into a hostile invasion by Noxian forces. Returning to her village, the young dancer was horrified to find it occupied by armed foreigners.The soldiers hailed from the distant land of Noxus, where a cruel ruler saw Ionia’s pacifistic ways of living as a weakness to conquer and exploit for his own gain.Entering her homestead, Irelia found the haphazardly buried bodies of her family in the backyard, garden upturned and blood smeared upon stone tiles. Overcome by her grief and anger, the dancer confronted the Noxian Admiral Duqual, who had murdered her family as his men were looting the Xan household.She attempted to snatch away her family crest from the Noxian soldiers, but her strength was obviously little contest to them, who laughed as the young girl clung onto the heirloom. Irelia was hurled to the ground and held down by Noxians as her family crest was shattered.